Preston North End v Norwich City prediction

ChampionshipDeepdale, Preston

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Match preview

The Championship brings Norwich City to Deepdale on Saturday. The last two meetings at Deepdale have brought no home wins, two draws and no away wins. The last meeting there, in December 2025, ended in a draw.

Preston North End have won two, drawn two and lost 11 of their 15 league games this season, scoring 13 and conceding 30. The hosts have taken seven points from eight home games, letting in 13. They have one win from their last five in all competitions and beat Southampton 1–0 last time out.

This season Norwich City have seven wins, no draws and eight defeats from 15 league matches, a goal difference of +8. They have won their last four league games. Expect goals where the visitors are involved: 12 of their 15 league games have had three or more.

A 1–1 draw is the AI's most likely score, and it expects both teams to score. Both sides have scored in nine of Preston North End's 15 league games and nine of Norwich City's 15.

Form: last five

Preston North End

  1. WonSouthampton (H)1–07 Nov
  2. LostSheffield United (H)2–33 Nov
  3. LostStoke City (A)0–231 Oct
  4. DrewWest Bromwich Albion (H)1–124 Oct
  5. LostWrexham (A)1–417 Oct

Norwich City

  1. WonBristol City (A)5–07 Nov
  2. WonDerby County (A)4–03 Nov
  3. WonWatford (H)3–231 Oct
  4. WonCharlton Athletic (A)3–124 Oct
  5. LostPortsmouth (H)0–117 Oct

Head-to-head at Deepdale

  1. Preston North End v Norwich CityDraw20 Dec 2025
  2. Preston North End v Norwich CityDraw22 Oct 2024

Match facts

Competition
Championship (England)
Kick-off
Venue
Deepdale, Preston